I sit draped in a black cape, magazine in hand, trying to gently blow strands of wet hair out of my eyes. My hairdresser, who I have known for five years now, chats warmly as she snip snip snips away at my curly locks. It’s a relaxing atmosphere. I pay big bucks often, just to soak … Read more

All new salon owners should know what will be required of them before officially launching their salon. If you miss any of the requirements for your salon, you can put your business in jeopardy. To help you start your new salon with a solid foundation, we have listed the eight requirements to start a salon, … Read more

All small business owners must register their businesses in order to operate legally within their states, but who must they register with? This is an important question to consider when preparing to start your own salon. Thankfully, the answer is fairly straightforward. To open your salon, first, you will need to select your business structure, … Read more

Pampering people all day sounds like a great way to make a living. But just like any other business, it is still a business. Navigating the complex legal and tax differences of the various business structures available to you as a business owner is no small task. But here’s some good news. We researched for … Read more

Choosing which services to offer at your salon is an important decision, as it will likely impact which products, staff, and training will be needed. It may also require some additional consideration regarding pricing and advertising. Offering keratin treatments may increase business, as many people experience frizzy hair. They can take a while to complete … Read more

Women go to salons and men go to barbershops, right? No, not always. If you’re going to open a salon, why not make it a unisex one? You just have to consider the needs of both genders so that you can cater to everyone.  Want to know how to start a unisex salon? If your … Read more

Thinking you want to help people feel beautiful and refreshed all the time? If you’re going to open a beauty salon, there’s a good chance you’ve been thinking about what it will take to do that. You’re likely thinking about everything from how much it will cost to what legal requirements there are.  One of … Read more

Starting a salon out of your home is an excellent way to build up your client base and also keep your overhead costs lower. Without paying monthly booth rent at another salon or renting a commercial space on your own, you will have more funds available to spend on other aspects of building your business. … Read more

When you start your own salon, creating your pricing and knowing when to offer discounts will be vital for the success of your salon. By offering too many discounts or coupons, you can put your business in jeopardy. To help you use discounts, deals, and coupons in a way that benefits your salon, we have … Read more

There are a wide variety of products and services that salons can offer to increase their number of clients and drive up profit. Salons also implement a number of different business models in order to succeed, ranging from subscription plans to e-commerce. Services can range from styling and coloring to cuts and keratin treatments. Some … Read more